VMware Workstation

This is an updated post covering VMware Workstation 11 instead of Workstation 9, it’s been updated to cover installing using the formatwithmbr switch during the initial boot process as well as highlighting an issue with creating multiple USB keys from… Continue Reading →

During a rebuild of my home lab recently I stumbled on to problem which means I need to update the VMware Workstation \ Fusion ESXi build instructions I have previously issued. Due to me having to rebuild the hosts one… Continue Reading →

I recently came across an issue with my home lab that indicated I had an issue with my Cruzer Fit going to a Write Protect mode, doing a search online showed that a number of people were also exhibiting the… Continue Reading →

VMware have just released a slew of desktop virtualisation products in the last 24 hours, they have released VMware Workstation 10, VMware Fusion 6, VMware Fusion 6 Pro, VMware Player and VMware Player 6 Plus. Key new features include: The… Continue Reading →

I recently had to install ESXi onto a server without a cdrom drive fitted, the quickest and easiest method for me to do this was installing ESXi using VMware Player or Workstation and installing it directly onto the USB key.

Well I wasn’t too far out, in the last week I posted a question asking if we would see VMware Workstation launched at VMworld this coming weekend, I was out by a couple of days because VMware launched it today… Continue Reading →

I recently downloaded a trial of VMware Workstation 8 from the VMware website and discovered that VMware may well have jumped the gun a little. So either it really is just a typo or we can expect Workstation 9 to… Continue Reading →

VMware have just released the public technology preview for VMware Workstation 2012. About the Tech Preview The VMware Workstation Team is providing public access to the VMware Workstation Technology Preview 2012 to gather real-world feedback from our users. This VMware… Continue Reading →